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Forum: Western Canada
08-24-11, 11:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,232
Posted By BCRoad

I agree with this method if you're in Vancouver....

I agree with this method if you're in Vancouver. Just don't lie when going to and coming back from TSB. If you are not prepared to pay for some duty (one day they will make you pull over) then don't....
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-29-10, 10:49 PM
Replies: 373
Views: 27,115
Posted By BCRoad

Ah, yes. The infamous Ross Rebagliati...

Ah, yes. The infamous Ross Rebagliati (http://classic.mountainzone.com/olympics/nagano/up2-12a.html) "second hand smoke" defense.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-19-10, 02:11 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 10,598
Posted By BCRoad

I think Bjarne Riis summed it up well on Velo...

I think Bjarne Riis summed it up well on Velo News (http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/07/news/lance-armstrong-other-tour-riders-react-to-port-de-bales-chain-debate_129995):

"It’s hard to say. I...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-27-09, 02:53 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,558
Posted By BCRoad

Sort of.... R&D (Vroomen-White Design) and...

Sort of.... R&D (Vroomen-White Design) and assembly (Cervelo Cycles Inc.) are in Toronto but the head office (Cervelo SA) has been in Switzerland since 2006.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-25-09, 04:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 676
Posted By BCRoad

Reserve Riders?

Looking at the team rosters for the upcoming Vuelta I see that teams have as many as four reserve riders. This got me thinking:

- Under what situations do reserves get into a grand tour?
- Are...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-11-09, 01:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,472
Posted By BCRoad

Being on the west coast, there's no way I'm...

Being on the west coast, there's no way I'm getting up at 4:30 or 5 to watch the live show so I record it on the PVR and watch it at my leisure later in the day. It's pretty easy to avoid hearing any...
Forum: Western Canada
09-02-08, 04:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,983
Posted By BCRoad

I agree that the Upper Levels is probably the...

I agree that the Upper Levels is probably the best option when towing a trailer. I love riding out Marine Drive to Horseshoe Bay, but it can get tight in spots if there is a lot of traffic.


My...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-08, 06:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 663
Posted By BCRoad

They recently had to make up a Canadian one as...

They recently had to make up a Canadian one as well:

http://bikingbros.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/img00405-300x240.jpg
Forum: Western Canada
07-24-08, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,848
Posted By BCRoad

From Pemberton, another popular ride goes out the...

From Pemberton, another popular ride goes out the Pemberton Meadows road which heads northwest along the Lillooet River valley. Pretty flat, great scenery, very little traffic.
Forum: Western Canada
07-14-08, 03:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,457
Posted By BCRoad

Does anyone know how these would be rated in the...

Does anyone know how these would be rated in the TdF climb categories?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-24-08, 12:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,616
Posted By BCRoad

You can use GPSBabel (http://www.gpsbabel.org/)...

You can use GPSBabel (http://www.gpsbabel.org/) to convert a course (from BRT, MMR, Google Earth or just about any other source) into a route for your 305. It creates locations/waypoints based on...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-18-08, 11:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,316
Posted By BCRoad

OLN's TDF homepage...

OLN's TDF homepage (http://www.tsn.ca/oln/tour_de_france/feature.asp?fid=11091) says their broadcast schedule is forthcoming. DVR definitely makes for a better viewing experience.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-18-08, 11:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,047
Posted By BCRoad

Do a Google search on "bait bikes". Some...

Do a Google search on "bait bikes". Some municipal police forces have been using GPS equipped bikes to track down bike thieves.
Forum: Western Canada
08-09-07, 03:09 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,645
Posted By BCRoad

I wasn't so impressed with the North Van shop. ...

I wasn't so impressed with the North Van shop. Since I live very close I took my road bike to them for an overhaul knowing that my rear shifter was wearing out and most likely needed to be replaced....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-07, 02:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 811
Posted By BCRoad

I just bought a Sora ST-3300-7 shifter to replace...

I just bought a Sora ST-3300-7 shifter to replace the worn out RSX shifter on my 98 Trek 2100. I'm not so thrilled about the thumb button, but it was the cheapest option to keep my bike on the road.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-25-07, 12:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 784
Posted By BCRoad

Try checking with your city/town hall to see if...

Try checking with your city/town hall to see if they publish a map, or have a list, of streets with dedicated bike lanes or suggested bike routes on side streets.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-24-07, 11:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,061
Posted By BCRoad

If you are in the forest, it is most likely due...

If you are in the forest, it is most likely due to poor satellite reception.


The major benefits of newer GPS units (e.g. Edge 205/305) which use the SiRFstar chipset is a substantially reduced...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-07, 09:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,686
Posted By BCRoad

I've read that it's best to just drink water with...

I've read that it's best to just drink water with energy gels as mixing them with sports drinks that have lots of simple sugars can can somehow counteract the benefit of the gels.

Some high...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-07, 01:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,740
Posted By BCRoad

After some extensive Googling, I've learned that...

After some extensive Googling, I've learned that Look used to sell a mountain bike pedal called the S2, which appears to have had a cleat very similar to mine.

Can anyone confirm that the CR2 and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-07, 11:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,740
Posted By BCRoad

Look CR2 Carbon Pedals - Looking for info

I have a pair of Look CR2 pedals and am trying to figure out if I can get compatible cleats to put on another pair of shoes. The cleats that came with them are similar to SPD cleats, but larger. None...
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